About Mrs. Amaral

¡Todo sobre mi!

¡Hola, familias de Westlake! I am maestra Amaral (Cooper) and I feel very privileged to be your child's Spanish teacher this year. This will be my 10th year in education and my 4th year here at Westlake Charter School

I am originally from Columbus, Ohio and I graduated with a B.A. in Anthropology. I taught in my hometown until 2018, when I was given the opportunity to move to San Jose, CA. After 3 years in the bay area, I moved to Sacramento in June of 2021 and I absolutely love it here. :) 

I graduated with my M.A. in Education in 2021 with a concentration in Spanish Language & Culture. I am passionate about integrating culturally responsive practices into my classroom and affirming students' cultural/personal identities.

I live with my husband and our 3 kitties: Dani, Binx, & Meshi (pictured). Some of my hobbies include baking, going for walks, and reading. We our expecting our first baby in November 2024!